Recreation And Athletics Specialist 3
Recreation And Athletics Specialist 3
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- The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3 (RAS3 position at Airway Heights Corrections Center.
Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3 (RAS3
Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC)
Full Time Permanent
Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) is a 2000 bed male facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a main facility that houses mediumcustody and longterm minimumcustody incarcerated individuals. A separate perimeter adjacent to the main facility accommodates a minimumsecurity unit forincarcerated individuals with minimumcustody or lower.
Whether the work is inside a prison in community corrections or in an administrative office the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society. Duties
The RAS3 position in the Recreation Department is invaluable in the support of the Department of Corrections ability to Work Together for Safer Communities. In the Recreation Department we provide incarcerated individuals (I/I) at AHCC the opportunity to learn develop and practice prosocial skills and recreational skills that will assist in their ability to successfully transition into the community. The RAS3 position is responsible for all areas of recreational programming at AHCC including but not limited to athletics incell hobby & music porter supervision special events barbershop I/I photographs and gymnasium activities.
- Supervision of Intramural Sports leagues (both live and electronic) as well as providing both sedentary and athletic special events. This includes training and supervision of I/I officials roster management game scheduling and direct supervision of all contests/events. Special events will be planned offered and supervised multiple times throughout the year.
- Supervision of the weight deck to include processing of all user fees maintenance of the list of approved participants as well as other program related paperwork.
- Assist in supervision of all aspects of both InCell Hobby & InCell Music. This may include processing of vendor packages and catchup materials from the property room and delivery of curio mailouts to the mail room or property room as appropriate. Supervision of the processing of both incoming and outgoing materials to ensure they are authorized. Supervision callout management and printing and distribution of photographs to participants. Purchase and maintenance of associated supplies and equipment as needed.
- Manage all aspects of the barbershop including but not limited to: hiring training cleanliness signups payroll etc. Assist in the daily supervision of all I/I employees of the recreation department.
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
College degree and/or credits in Recreation Management or associated field.
Supervisory experience.
Recreational / Athletic programming experience.
Correctional/institutional or large organization work experience.Supplemental Information
The mission of DOC is Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
For additional information about the agency please visit .
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include nonrelated professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
- Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A preemployment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of selfdefense and/or deescalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- This position may be represented by a Union Shop.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. does not use EVerify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEMOptional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit .
- We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:
- Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
- Work effectively with people of different perspectives abilities disabilities races religions ages genders sexual orientations and social ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Respectfully acknowledge peoples differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
- Promote inclusiveness.
- Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process please email Chantel Pepperd at For TTY service please call the Washington Relay Service at 711 or.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
